Ignore the morons..this film is excellent!

Rating: Null/10 (4 November 2002)

I don't have time to go into just how pathetic the criticisms made about this film are, or all the incredible details that make the film actually so damn good. Suffice to say, the cinematography, editing, acting, effects and sound are unbelievably excellent, especially compared to all the CGI sh*te that's around these days. Anyone who goes expecting a standard slasher film will be disappointed - it's scary but not leaping out of your seat in terror so. The gore is understated - it's the effect of the violence on those who perform it that's important. And so what that the violent, shocking scenes are interspersed with quiet periods - it's to give them and us a break!! Why does no-one realise this?
And no-one who hasn't lived in London could possibly understand what an incredible achievement it is to make the city deserted. The only criticism I agree with is that yes, the shops would probably have been more looted and there would've been more cars, but who cares in the grand scheme of such an emotionally-tearing film? *SPOILERS!!* And yes the happy ending was unusual, as I had expected Jim to get killed by mistake, but give the guys a break!! It;s nice to think human nature could survive intact. And the soldiers aren't supposed to be insane, just very unpleasant people.
A fantastic film that all intelligent people should see, especially those who enjoyed its predecessors, the equally excellent Dog Soldiers and Reign of Fire - I'd say they comprise a trilogy that I think should be in a boxset!!